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Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, while waiting for a delayed flight at Delhi airport en route to New Zealand for the next round of FTA talks, told reporters that a free trade agreement between India and the two countries could be wrapped up quickly. “It is possible that FTA will be finalised at a very fast pace,” he said.

Fourth Round of Talks Kicks Off in Auckland

The minister is heading to Auckland for the fourth round of negotiations, which began on November 3, 2025. Speaking to the media, Goyal stressed the need to move swiftly.

“Why should we waste time? My flight is a little delayed… For about 20 years, discussions have been going on in New Zealand for FTA but it was not getting done due to some reason or the other.

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